Events at the library:Week of September 4th

NaNoWriMo Writing Workshops
National Novel Writing Month is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to novel writing! Participants begin writing on November 1st. The goal is to write a 50,000-word (approximately 175 page) novel by 11:59:59, November 30th.

Get a head start at Yuma County Libraries! Aspiring authors are invited to attend “Explore Your Inner Fairy Tale,” a series of writing workshops at the Main and Foothills libraries throughout the month of September.

Co-Municipal Liaisons as well as Co-Moderators of Write on the Edge, Christine Howard and Melissa Stevens have 13 books published between them. Together they have participated in and completed this 50,000-word challenge 11 times in the past.

Once Upon A Time: My NaNo Story
If you’re considering taking on the challenge of National Novel Writing Month, or even if you’re not, let us help you get started.
Foothills Library ● Thursday, September 7th ● 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Main Library ● Saturday, September 9th ● 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

My Character: Not Another Goldilocks
Learn how to craft exciting, well-developed characters, analyze some famous characters to determine what make them interesting, and discuss character names and archetypes.
Foothills Library ● Thursday, September 14th ● 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Main Library ● Saturday, September 16th ● 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Welcome to Neverland: Building Your World
Review some of literature’s most famous worlds to discover what makes a setting authentic.
Foothills Library ● Thursday, September 21st ● 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Main Library ● Saturday, September 23rd ● 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Beware the Jabberwocky: The Pitfalls of Plot
Learn about the seven basic types of plots, ways to chart plots, and where to find and create new plots.
Foothills Library ● Thursday, September 28th ● 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Main Library ● Saturday, September 30th ● 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The Foothills Library is located at 13226 E South Frontage Road. The Main Library is located at 2951 S 21st Drive.

For more information, call (928) 782-1871.